ENGLAND, SCOTLAND & IRELAND

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1 ENGLAND, SCOTLAND & IRELAND $6099 PER PERSON TWIN SHARE TYPICALLY $8999 ENGLAND IRELAND SCOTLAND WALES THE OFFER Steeped in history and brimming with diverse architectural wonders, England, Scotland and Ireland are destinations on every traveller s bucket list. Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, Stonehenge, Loch Ness, the Cliffs of Moher this 20 day journey will take in all the highlights and so much more. Experience the beauty and history of London, Edinburgh and Dublin on guided tours; explore the historic university town of Oxford; enjoy a free day in the Georgian city of Bath, home of the famous Roman Baths and Royal Crescent; visit the prehistoric monument of Stonehenge; journey through the Scottish Highlands and scenic Lake District; tour Edinburgh and Windsor Castles; keep an eye out for Nessie at Loch Ness; visit the breathtaking Cliffs of Moher; and so much more. With return international flights, 17 nights hotel accommodation, English speaking tour leader and guide, daily breakfast, and return airport transfers, this comprehensive trip has everything needed for a memorable adventure - and then some! 20 DAY PACKAGE $6099 *Please note: all information provided in this brochure is subject to both change and availability. Prior to purchase please check the current live deal at tripadeal.co.nz or contact our customer service team on for the most up-to-date information. If you have already purchased this deal, the terms and conditions on your Purchase Confirmation apply and take precedence over the information in this brochure.

2 THE ITINERARY Day 1 New Zealand - London, England Today depart from Auckland, *Wellington or *Christchurch for London, England. Fly with award winning airlines such as Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific Airways, Etihad Airways, Emirates or British Airways to name a few (subject to availability). Overnight: In-Flight Meals included: In-Flight Day 2 Welcome to London Upon arrival, be met by your Tour Leader and transferred to the hotel. Overnight: Hotel Novotel Wembley, London or Meals included: None Day 3 London City Tour In the morning depart from the hotel for a panoramic tour of London. Take in famous sights such as Trafalgar Square, Piccadilly Circus, Covent Garden, Regent Street, Oxford Street, and more. See the Albert Memorial, Royal Albert Hall, Big Ben, Parliament House, and the London Eye Ferris wheel. Next travel past the Tower of London; a medieval fortress built in the year 1078 by William the Conqueror, before returning to the hotel. Enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure. Overnight: Hotel Novotel Wembley, London or Day 4 London & Windsor Castle (approx. 40km day) In the morning take an excursion to Windsor Castle, fortress of English kings and queens since the 14th century. Travelling to the historic city of Windsor; pass through the Thames Valley and Runnymede, where you will find monuments of the Magna Carta and US President Kennedy. You can admire the castle, inhabited since the 12th century by royalty. From here, see the renowned College of Eton, founded by Enrique VI, one of the most exclusive schools in the country. Visit the beautiful Royal Chapel of St. George (except during special ceremonies), an example of Gothic perpendicular style; The Mausoleum of the Kings; and the Royal Apartments, splendidly restored after the fire of Return to London for an afternoon at leisure in the cosmopolitan city. Overnight: Hotel Novotel Wembley, London or Day 5 London - Cambridge & York City Tour (approx. 350km day) After breakfast depart for Cambridge. Upon arrival take part in a tour through this historic city, synonymous with its university. Afterwards continue to York and walk to see its ramparts, the Shambles, and the wonderful York Minster Cathedral. Few British cities possess the magic and charm of York, a result of its outstanding architecture and more than 2000 years of history. Overnight: Hotel Mercure Fairfield Manor, York or Day 6 York - Durham - Edinburgh, Scotland (approx. 390km day) Enjoy a free morning in York to explore the city on your own before departing to Durham, where an orientation tour will take in the market square and its pioneering Romanesque cathedral, which, together with the Norman castle, dominate the city. On the way to Edinburgh, admire Hadrian s Wall, a defensive fortification in the Roman province of Britannia, begun in 122AD in the reign of the emperor Hadrian. Edinburgh is traditionally said to have been built on seven hills, and sitting proudly atop one of these hills is the majestic Edinburgh Castle. Spacious and beautiful, Edinburgh is a city that knows how to combine the legacy of its medieval past with beautiful gardens, Georgian mansions and the modernity of its lively artistic life. Relax for the remainder of the day. Overnight: Holiday Inn Edinburgh Zoo, Edinburgh or

3 THE ITINERARY Day 7 Edinburgh City Tour This morning enjoy a sightseeing tour of the city, with a local guide. Visit Edinburgh Castle, which began construction in the 11th century, and Princes Street flanked by beautiful gardens and imposing Georgian buildings that separate the new city from the old. See the department store Jenners, the oldest in the city, followed by St. Giles Cathedral, founded in the 12th century. Following the tour, enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure. Overnight: Holiday Inn Edinburgh Zoo, Edinburgh or Day 10 Aviemore - Glasgow (approx. 220km day) After breakfast, depart for Glasgow down the Great Glen, passing through Fort Augustus and Fort William and the dramatic Glen Coe Valley. Afterwards see Stirling Castle; declared a National Monument. This famous castle is perched atop a hill and surrounded on three sides by cliffs. Most of the main buildings date back to the 15th and 16th centuries and the outer defences facing the city date to the early 18th century. In the evening continue onwards to Glasgow for the night. Overnight: Hotel Ibis City Centre, Glasgow or Day 8 Edinburgh - St. Andrews - Aviemore (approx. 200km day) In the morning, depart for the Scottish Highlands, home to many historic castles, islands and lakes. Many of the symbols that make up the Scottish idiosyncrasy, such as the skirt, tartan plaid, bagpipes and feather cap, come from this mountainous region. Stop in the city of St. Andrews, to enjoy a brief tour to discover the ruins of what was the largest cathedral in the country. See the birthplace of golf at the Royal Ancient Golf Club. Afterwards continue to Dundee to see the Castle of Glamis, stopping to visit a traditional whiskey distillery factory on the way. Finally, continue towards Aviemore and check-in to your hotel for the night. Overnight: Duke of Gordon Hotel, Aviemore or Day 9 Aviemore - Inverness - Aviemore (approx. 50km day) After breakfast depart for Inverness, where you will see the Clava Cairns, a prehistoric monument and Bronze Age cemetery. Pass by the Battlefield of Culloden, the site where the last battle was carried out on British soil. Travel onwards to the famous Loch Ness before travelling back to Aviemore for the afternoon at leisure. Overnight: Duke of Gordon Hotel, Aviemore or Day 11 Glasgow Walking Tour This morning enjoy a sightseeing walking tour of the city with your tour leader. A vibrant and energetic city, Glasgow is known as the capital of style in Scotland, with its many artdeco restaurants, boutiques and cultural centres. Enjoy the afternoon at leisure. Overnight: Hotel Ibis City Centre, Glasgow or Day 12 Glasgow - Lake District - Liverpool, England (approx. 380km day) This morning depart to Windermere in the heart of the Lake District, which offers fantastic views of the English countryside and surrounding mountains. Next depart for Liverpool, hometown of the Beatles. After London, Liverpool has the second most theatres, museums and galleries in the UK. The city has a fabulous architectural heritage. Upon arrival transfer to the hotel in Liverpool. Overnight: Hotel Ibis Centre Albert Dock, Liverpool or Day 13 Liverpool - Bath Free Day (approx. 300km day) In the morning depart for Bath. Spend a day at leisure in the Georgian city. This UNESCO World Heritage Site boasts some

4 THE ITINERARY of the most exquisite architectural and historical treasures in Europe including The Roman Baths, its 15th century abbey, and the impressive Royal Crescent. The popularity of Bath has increased thanks to the reopening of its thermal spa. They are the only natural thermal baths in Britain that offer the possibility of bathing in temperate waters, as the Roman and Celts did 2000 years ago. Overnight: Holiday Inn Express, Bath or Day 14 Bath - Stonehenge - Oxford (approx. 270km day) After breakfast visit Stonehenge, the most important prehistoric site in England. Next continue on to Oxford; home to the University of Oxford, the oldest in the English-speaking world. It is known as the city of dreams, an expression coined by Matthew Arnold to describe the harmony in the architecture of university buildings. Upon arrival enjoy a panoramic tour of the city, including Christchurch College, Oxford s largest and most popular. See the inner courtyards and the Cathedral, the smallest of the country. Overnight: Holiday Inn, Oxford or Day 15 Oxford - Holyhead, Wales - Dublin, Ireland (approx. 370km day) After breakfast travel to Holyhead to board the ferry to Dublin (approx. 3 hours). Upon arrival, enjoy the rest of the day at leisure in the Irish capital city. Overnight: Clayton Hotel Leopardstown, Dublin or Day 16 Dublin - St. Patrick s Cathedral - Galway (approx. 215km day) This morning, enjoy a traditional Irish breakfast, before taking a half-day guided tour of St. Patrick s Cathedral - the largest of the two cathedrals in Ireland. The Cathedral of St. Patrick was built next to a well in which, according to legend, St. Patrick baptised those who converted from paganism to Christianity. Look inside the ivy-covered stone buildings of Trinity College to see the Old Library s vast rows of antiquarian books. Afterwards pass Dublin Castles, before continuing to Galway via the monastic site of Clonmacnoise Abbey (entrance not included). With more than eight centuries since its foundation, Galway (in Gaillimh Gaelic: rocky river ), owes its name to the bed of stones of the Corrib, the river that crosses it. See the Collegiate Church of St. Nicholas, founded in 1320 thanks to the famous Lynch family (one of the 14 tribes of Galway) in honour of St. Nicholas of Myra (patron saint of sailors). Next see the Catholic Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption and St. Nicholas, the Lynch Castle, the Court of Justice, and the Old Town Hall. Overnight: Maldron Hotel Oranmore, Galway or Day 17 Galway - Cliffs of Moher - Limerick - Dublin (approx. 350km day) Start the day early with a visit the UNESCO World Heritage Listed Cliffs of Moher, which towers 214 metres above the level of the Atlantic Ocean at its highest point. Enjoy a brief stop in Limerick, the third most populated city in the country, where the King John Castle, one of its main attractions, stands out. Continue onwards to Dublin for the night. Overnight: Clayton Hotel Leopardstown, Dublin or Day 18 Dublin Free Day After breakfast, enjoy your last day free at leisure in Dublin. Take some time to enjoy the city s sensational dining, music, and pub scenes. Overnight: Clayton Hotel Leopardstown, Dublin or

5 THE ITINERARY Day 19 Dublin, Ireland - New Zealand After check out you will be transferred to the airport for your flight home back to New Zealand! Please note: if your flight departs early, breakfast will be arranged for pick up from the hotel reception the night before. Day 20 Arrive in New Zealand Please note: some flights may arrive +1 day later.

6 TOUR INCLUSIONS HIGHLIGHTS Visit the highlights of England, Scotland and Ireland See the villages and castles of the United Kingdom Enjoy guided tours of London, Edinburgh and Dublin Visit Oxford, Liverpool, Galway, Limerick and more Discover Royal Windsor Castle with a local guide Experience the magical charm of Cambridge and York See Durham Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage Site Admire Hadrian s Wall, built by the Roman Empire Enjoy a guided tour of the historic Edinburgh Castle Visit a traditional Scottish Whisky Distillery Journey through the spectacular Scottish Highlands See the Clava Cairns Bronze Age cemetery Travel by the Loch Ness and Battlefield of Culloden Enjoy a walking tour of cosmopolitan city of Glasgow Discover the Lake District in the English countryside Explore UNESCO listed Bath on a day at leisure Visit Oxford, home to the oldest university in the Englishspeaking world Discover prehistorical Stonehenge, a wonder of the world Take a ferry crossing from Holyhead, Wales to Dublin, Ireland Enjoy a day at leisure in the Irish capital of Dublin Discover St. Patrick s Cathedral on a guided tour Visit the stunning Cliffs of Moher in County Clare Explore Galway, the Irish City of the Tribes FLIGHTS Return international flights (economy class) ex AKL/*WLG/*CHC ACCOMMODATION 17 nights hotel accommodation DINING Enjoy daily buffet breakfast TOUR ESSENTIALS English-speaking tour leader and guide Airline taxes and surcharges TRANSPORT Transportation by A/C vehicles TRANSFERS Return airport transfers

7 IMPORTANT INFORMATION *Please note: all information provided in this brochure is subject to both change and availability. Prior to purchase please check the current live deal at tripadeal.co.nz or contact our customer service team on for the most up-to-date information. If you have already purchased this deal, the terms and conditions on your Purchase Confirmation apply and take precedence over the information in this brochure. BOOKING INFORMATION After purchase, you will receive a receipt and a Purchase Confirmation, directing you to an online Passenger Information Form. The Passenger Information Form must be completed within 72 hours of purchase. Any special requests, preferences and optional extras MUST be clearly stated in your Passenger Information Form. Any change requested after submitting your Passenger Information Form cannot be guaranteed, is strictly subject to availability and will incur surcharges as outlined in the Schedule of Fees below. On purchasing this Travel Offer you are bound by the General Terms and Conditions, in addition to the specific terms and conditions outlined in this Important Information. Please note: all additional charges are payable direct to your Travel Consultant in NZD (unless otherwise stated). OFFER ESSENTIALS Travel offer is valid for travel on selected dates until the 16th October This travel offer is priced for one person based on twin share. Single Traveller Supplement For solo travellers a mandatory single supplement of $2065 applies. Departure Dates (2019) Please see TripADeal website for current departure dates. Surcharges Please note: dates with a * incur a flight high season surcharge of $450 per person. Departure Cities Auckland, *Wellington or *Christchurch Interstate Surcharges *Wellington or *Christchurch: $100 per person. FLIGHTS Full Service Airline(s) Used Etihad Airways, Emirates, British Airways, Qantas Airways, Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Virgin Atlantic, Lufthansa, Swiss Airways, Austrian Airlines, Scandinavian Airlines, Qatar Airways, Air France, KLM, Finnair, Virgin Australia, Thai Airways, Korean Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, China Southern Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Oman Air, Garuda Indonesia, Vietnam Airlines, Air China, China Airlines plus any codeshare partners (subject to availability). Please note: One way flights can not be accommodated. Travellers must take all included flights within the package, and any flights intentionally forfeited will result in later flights being subject to cancellation. Arrive early in London, United Kingdom $220 per person, subject to availability Please note: This fee does not include extra nights accommodation, meals or airport transfers. No flight booking changes or cancellations permitted after air tickets have been issued. Flight changes are subject to availability at the time of booking. Black out dates: 26th June th July Stay behind in Dublin, Ireland $220 per person, subject to availability Please note: This fee does not include extra nights accommodation, meals or airport transfers. No flight booking changes or cancellations permitted after air tickets have been issued. Flight changes are subject to availability at the time of booking. Stopover Packages Twin share: $500 per person/one way Solo Traveller: $800 one way Locations: * Abu Dhabi * Dubai Includes: 2 Nights in 4 star accommodation Daily breakfast Return airport transfers Please note: An outbound and inbound stopover may be chosen; however the stopover location must be the same each way, due to the airline used. Stopover packages are subject to availability. Flight Class Upgrades Premium Economy: Not available. Business Class (International Sectors Only): Buy now for $6999 per person. Please note: All Premium Economy and Business Class upgrades are subject to availability (if we are not able to fulfil your business class request the upgrade cost will be refunded). On any upgrade purchase, short haul flights, Trans-Tasman, and domestic flight sectors are not guaranteed in a Premium or Business cabin; subject to aircraft configuration. If Abu Dhabi, Dubai or Doha stopovers are offered, Premium Economy upgrades will not be available ACCOMMODATION Accommodation Used 3/4 Star (self-rated): London: Novotel London Wembley or York: Mercure York Fairfield Manor or Edinburgh: Holiday Inn Edinburgh Zoo or Aviemore: Duke of Gordon Hotel or Glasgow: Ibis Glasgow City Centre or - - Liverpool: Ibis Liverpool centre Alber Dock or

8 IMPORTANT INFORMATION Bath: Holiday Inn Express Bath or Oxford: Hotel Holiday Inn Oxford or Galway: Maldron Hotel Oranmore or Dublin: Clayton Hote Leopardstown or Please note: rooms offered are based on a lead-in room type, and are subject to availability based on seasonality. Properties will be confirmed, no later than two weeks prior to travel. Extra Nights London, United Kingdom (Pre Tour): $315 per room (includes breakfast). Dublin, Ireland (Post Tour): $275 per room (includes breakfast). Please note: extra nights are subject to availability until the time of booking. Airport transfers are not included if you wish to arrive early or stay behind. Maximum Room Capacity 3 people (subject to availability). Child Policy No child discounts. Full price applies for all children travelling with their parents. Valid for Children/infants 2 years old and over. Please note: Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult 18 years old and over to travel. No unaccompanied minors allowed. Triple Share No discounts apply for a third person travelling. Full price applies, subject to availability. Please note: Triple shares may be required to share existing bedding. Bedding Configuration Double or Twin (subject to availability). Adjoining / Interconnecting Rooms Subject to availability and at the hotels discretion. Please enquire on booking if you require this option. GENERAL TOUR INFORMATION Minimum group size 30, maximum group size 50 per vehicle. EXCLUSIONS Visa fees and requirements (A visa is not required if travelling on a New Zealand Passport). Meals/beverages not stated in the itinerary. Recommended gratuities/tipping 5 per day (approx. $10 NZD). Optional activities/tours. Personal expenses. Travel insurance (Mandatory). Please note: A comprehensive travel Insurance policy must be organised BEFORE all details can be finalised. OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION TOUR GUIDE VS. TOUR LEADER Tour Guide: Often locals with intimate knowledge of an area, its culture, and history. Their role entails providing commentary, routing the tour, and seeing that people have a good time. They are a licensed, qualified expert who supplies specific information on history, art, architecture and culture of the city/village/attraction in which he or she is guiding the tour. The guide meets the group at the required place and leaves the group at the end of the tour, they do not travel with the group. Tour Leader: An experienced person tasked with ensuring the smooth operation of tours, as well as providing practical support to passengers throughout the whole trip. Their role primarily includes assisting with accommodation, transportation between locations, and communication with tour guides in each stop. A tour leader may provide general guidance around a city or village, and offer information on the place visited on the bus, however they are not required to have specific knowledge on art, architecture, or history. They are not allowed to provide a guided tour or commentary of a city/village/attraction once there and if caught doing so, can be fined. Please note: Tour leaders/guides are not a standard inclusion in all travel offers. Tour leaders/guides will only be made available when particularly required to enhance the experience of the destination featured. CLIMATE & AVERAGE TEMPERATURES UK and Ireland: Both May and June are very pleasant times to visit UK and Ireland when the weather is mild and the flowers are blooming. At this time of year, the average temperature for the month is 15 C, which is considerably warmer than the previous months. July and August are a great time to visit the UK and Ireland, when the summer season is coming to a close. During these months, the average temperature is 18 C the highest average temperature for the whole year. As August progresses, the daily temperatures slowly decrease as summer blends into autumn. The weather starts to cool down in September, when the autumn season is setting in. During time of year, the average temperature is 16 C. FLIGHTS Seat Selection & Frequent Flyer Points: At TripADeal we do not arrange seat selection. It is important to highlight that some Airlines do not allow preselected seats. We strongly suggest you contact the Airline directly with seating allocation requirements and or arrive at the airport earlier to arrange your seating. While we do not add frequent flyer member details to bookings, you can do this directly with the Airline once you have your flight information. Passport Validity: Customers are required to provide valid passport details either at the time of purchase, or no later than 45 days prior to departure date. Failure to do so may result in cancellation of the booking. In this instance customers will be responsible for any costs and fees

9 IMPORTANT INFORMATION incurred. COACH TOUR Meals: Daily breakfast is included in the tour, for all other meals; lunches and dinners the tour leader (when available) will offer assistance with reservations, suggestions and directions to local restaurants. It is your responsibility to notify TripADeal of any dietary requests/requirements. Please note; we will do our best to meet your requests/requirements, however cannot guarantee that we will always be able to. Luggage: You will be responsible for all your personal belongings whilst on the tour. With regards to luggage, you must carry your own luggage from the coach to the hotel room and back to the coach. The driver will assist with the uploading and off-loading of the luggage from the coach. OTHER Fitness Level Required / Mobility: Our vehicles are not equipped with wheelchair access, so unfortunately our tours are currently not suitable for wheelchair users and those less mobile. Please note: a general level of fitness will be required. If you have any concerns please consult your healthcare provider prior to purchase/travel. Gratuities / Tipping: Gratuities (tips) are not included in the tour price for services of the tour leader (when available) and driver throughout the tour. The recommended tip for the tour leader and driver is 5 (approx. $10 NZD) per person per day, which will be collected whilst on tour. Sightseeing: Please note: In the event entrance to a site is affected by changes in operating hours or public holiday closures, your itinerary will be adjusted to ensure you do not miss out on the experience. Shopping: Shopping overseas can be a daunting and confusing experience, especially when there is a language barrier. Please be very cautious when foreign currencies and prices are involved. If paying by credit card, please pay close attention to the amount you are being charged and keep all of your receipts. Do not make any purchases you are not comfortable with or feel pressured into. If you are uncertain or need assistance with the language barrier, please seek assistance from your Tour Guide/Leader. Please refer to our Terms and Conditions in regards to shopping for further information. VISAS A tourist visa is not required if travelling on a New Zealand passport for stays up to 90 days. Please note: Passengers who are not New Zealand citizens must check with the respective consulate or visa agency to determine what their visa requirements are and what personal identification is required. It is also important to note, some areas of employment such a journalism, government authorities and charity organisations may have additional restrictions in applying for Visas. This may in turn affect the type of application required. INSURANCE We are proud to offer a range of travel insurance products - please ask your Travel Consultant for more information. SCHEDULE OF FEES Post-Purchase Change This includes booking changes requested by you, including but not limited to those changes requiring an airline ticket or a Purchase Confirmation reissue. $50 NZD per change request postpurchase + any additional charges applied by the travel partners associated with the order.